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Hey @WifiresGettingFit ! I've been busy! Buying a new house in December and it's about all I can do to track what I'm eating. Seems like 3 steps forward one step back, but still making small progress. My goal right now is to maintain through the stress of house buying (and all of the eating out that entails) and the…

So I swallowed my fear and stepped on the scale - up 5 pounds. *sigh* So... here we go again.

Lottie - I'm glad you could get a new band. Which type of Garmin do you have? My bands aren't interchangeable on the Vivosmart HR, but it comes with a watch-like band. And it's blue. Win-win. :) Yeah.... I've been away for a while, but I've still been tracking. I've gotten very lax in my counting though, and I can feel the…

It's beautiful. Glad to hear you're doing so well!

Took the Garmin out for a spin at the gym last night - worked like a dream. Recorded my workout and was accurate in my heart rate recording (at least according to the bike - who know's how accurate it is?). Definitely pushing and getting my heart rate up to where it should be. Yay! I've been MUCH better this week than last…

Having one of those weeks. I haven't bothered tracking my food because I know I've been so over calories that it isn't even funny. I'm worried that when I weigh in on Saturday I'll be 10 pounds heavier because I just can't seem to get my head back in the game. I want to blame a lot of different things, but really I just…

Went to the gym! Woo! Tired today. Looking forward to a nice lazy weekend. Have a great one everyone!

The problem with my knee is similar to a tight IT band, but it's more like weakness on the inside of my thighs so my kneecap slides to the outside. Unfortunately, mine's been going on so long I have bits of arthritis in my knees - don't let it go that long. I try to strengthen those inside muscles (you might want to focus…

That is so sweet of you @50extra but it turns out when I thought it wasn't under warranty it IS! So confusing. I read that it wasn't, but today I called them just to make sure and it turns out it is. AND they have this problem all of the time. So I had three options: 1) refund; 2) replacement; 3) replace with an upgraded…

Unfortunately it isn't under warranty. I'm considering buying a different activity tracker, but I don't really have the money to spend on a name-brand and all of the off-brand ones don't sync with MFP. That's fine, not preferable, but fine. They're also off-brand so the likelihood of them being not very good is pretty…

Fourth of July madness over - I feel like I could sleep for a year. Haha! I was good for almost the whole weekend up until the Fourth. Food came out and I didn't track, didn't pay attention, and just picked up one of everything. I know I didn't track everything on my journal yesterday, but it doesn't matter. I went WAY…

Popcorn is a surprisingly low calorie snack as long as you don't dump on a ton of butter. I really enjoy that in the evenings if I'm watching a movie or even if I'm just a little munchy. Great job with your loss - especially with the struggles you've been having physically. Remember that working out is only part of it and…

@WifiresGettingFit You're just excited - I love you see it! I usually overuse emoticons hehehe. @tcunbeliever I know what you mean about eating because it's there. My mom loves to feed people (good 'ol German blood) and almost always has snacks out. Last time I visited I had to put the food on the opposite end of the table…

I looked again at my tracking, and I think my problem isn't so much a plateau as it is I'm gaining and losing the same 4 pounds ever other week. I really need to hunker down and stick to my calorie goals EVERY day instead of goofing off every other week. Mostly it's the weekends that kick my butt. I visit family or friends…

Can't agree with @tcunbeliever enough! I've been gaining and losing the same 4 pounds for almost a month. What's important to acknowledge where you are, and make a plan to move forward. Which is sounds like you've done! Keep moving towards your goals and you will achieve them! :)

Been a little while, but not a whole lot going on. Still in the midst of my plateau and trying to push through. Setting new mini-goals that I hope will help. For example: no munching on the snacks and candies provided by work. If I snack, it will only be the ones that I bring in so I can more easily control how much I eat.…

Today's our 2-year anniversary! :smiley: :heart: :blush: Celebrating with tasty Thai food - yumm! I gave hubby a Game of Thrones polo (he so he can wear it to work) and some Star Wars boxers and he loves them. He gave me Civilization: Beyond Earth which is the next in a video game series that we're both obsessed with - but…

WOO! Congratulations! You are doing SO well!

A minute?! That is a ton of time! Great job!!!

Thanks everyone! My "shopping fairy" (aka my sister) is coming down this weekend and we're going to get me dress pants and new bras. Mine fit, but they're all at least 5 years old and they're starting to not hold the ladies right, so it's time for new. I'm glad my size hasn't change (so is hubby ;) ) but need some fresh…

I was going to say something, but I think @Kell2912 hit it right on the nose. You don't have to be positive every day, or motivated every day, but the more you try to be, the easier it will get. I really think finding a pool that works with your financial abilities and schedule will help out - especially now that the warm…

Took me a minute to remember Celsius :tongue: haha! Glad to hear you're getting AC and your equipment soon. It's great that you're learning what maintenance is and means for your body without MFP. I think that's way harder than people think.

4th of July celebrations in Aus? Really? I'd have never thought that. I'll be sure to tell my family - they'll get a kick out of it. So... I chopped off most of my hair last week and I LOVE IT! I used a bit of gel in it today and I've been getting compliments left right and center from work folks. It's super short. Bring…

Sending you HUGE HUGS and lots of love!

What kinds of goals did your nutritionist set for you? Glad to hear it's working so well!

Well, I'm back down 7 pounds - I think it's just the snap-back from the cruise weight. SUPER excited about that. MFP projects if I can stick to my nutrition goals I can lose another 7 before the 4th of July - let's see if I can! Speaking of the 4th, I'm going to be in charge of organizing it. My mother-in-law hosts it…

*HUGS!!!!*

Thanks Kell - I was bad this weekend, but it was a nice rest and I do feel MUCH better :) We joined the local Planet Fitness (gym)! I figure the only way I'll go is if I have someone to go with and keep me accountable, and hubby feels the same. So we joined and worked out, then were bad during the weekend. Oh well.…

I have been in that spot where you can't eat right because of knee pain - I'm sorry it's plaguing you now. I've also been in the "meds don't help" stage and all you can do is ice them and cry. *hug* All I can suggest to get through it is to be nice to yourself. It's really easy when you're in pain to lash out at others AND…

Had one of those crazy hectic awful mornings, but it seems to have turned around (knock on wood!). I've been fasting since after dinner last night to get blood work done today (just routine check-up kinda blood work) so I didn't have breakfast. I packed one of my mini-quiches planning on eating it at work. Hubby put my…